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He that covereth a transgression seeketh love;
    but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man
    than an hundred stripes into a fool.

11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion:
    therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

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Whoever would foster love covers over an offense,(A)
    but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.(B)

10 A rebuke impresses a discerning person
    more than a hundred lashes a fool.

11 Evildoers foster rebellion against God;
    the messenger of death will be sent against them.

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